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When you were four...

your best friend of 4 years was still your best friend.

When you were four...

you had playdates at other friends houses for the first time.

When you were four...

you learned to swim.

When you were four...

you learned to read.

When you were four...

you were kind and helpful to friends younger than you.

When you were four...

you learned to burp on purpose.

When you were four...

you learned to say "excuse me" when you burped on purpose.

When you were four...

you learned to do a forward flip on a trampoline.

When you were four...

you learned to do a "cannon-ball" in the pool and were fascinated by "belly-flops".

When you were four...

you decided that napping every other day would be best.

When you were four...

your favorite dessert was still chocolate.

When you were four...

your favorite color was still green.

When you were four...

you learned to play Hearts, Crazy Eights, Animal Rummy, and Old Maid.

When you were four...

you wanted to dress and look just like us.

When you were four...

you amazed your proud momma and daddy by growing so much (and so quickly) in confidence and independence.



When you were four...

you made your momma sad because with some things you didn't need my help anymore!

~You're no longer a "toddler" but are truly a "little boy" ready for any adventure the world might bring you!